皂荚是我国分布广泛的多年生落叶乔木,其树木、荚果、荚刺等利用价值广泛,是一种兼具生态、经济、社会性能的经济树种。本文综述了皂荚的林学价值、活性成分提取及利用、食用价值及医药用价值进行了探讨。 Acacia is a widely distributed perennial deciduous tree in China. Its tree, pod and pod needles are widely used in economy. They are economical species with ecological, economic and social functions. This review summarizes the forest value of acacia, the extraction and utilization of active ingredients, the edible value and the medical value.